Horses on Easter Island, Sunset, Chile

Easter Island

Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is merely a dot in the vast Pacific Ocean, located some 3,700 kilometres off the west coast of Chile towards Tahiti.

The island is rightly a UNESCO World Heritage site that is dotted with hundreds of bizarre moai statues, some of which are set on plinths, whilst others lay abandoned on the hillsides. Punctuated by a dormant volcano at each tip, Easter Island is a fascinating, yet mysterious destination whose history is often subject to wild speculation and curious folkloric legends.

Moai Statues, Chile
Moai Statues, Chile

A little more about Easter Island

Today Easter Island is widely regarded as one of the most significant outdoor museums in the world with over 600 mysterious stone moai figures guarding the coastline. Take the opportunity to hike, horse ride or join a tour to the highlights of the island such as Rano Raraku quary, Orongo ceremonial site and Ahu Tongariki. On another note, why not relax on one of the palm fringed beaches given that the island is a Polynesian paradise!

Cumberland Bay, Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile
Cumberland Bay, Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile

Lesser known, the tranquil Juan Fernandez archipelago encompasses Robinson Crusoe Island, a veritable lost paradise which owes its name to the story of the shipwreck of Alexander Selkirk, immortalised in the famous novel by Daniel Defoe – just one of the countless unique settings that Chile has to offer.

Atacama Sunset, Chile
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Highlights of Chile

Explore the length of this filament of a country, full of vast and varied landscapes, from the finger-like granite peaks of the Torres del Paine National Park in the south to the lunar-like Atacama Desert in the north, with time spent among the snow-capped volcanoes and hot springs of the Chilean Lake District.

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Scuba diving, Easter Island

Scuba Dive from Easter Island

Follow in the footsteps (or flippers!) of famed French explorer and conservationist Jacques Cousteau while diving past a submerged Moai statue, coral and endemic fish.

Maoi in Sunset, Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island Sunrise

Rise early and hike to a vantage point to watch the sunrise make dramatic silhouettes out of the extraordinary Moai.

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Easter Island , Chile

Observe the Moais

Contemplate the Eastern Polynesian carved stone Moai statues, the mysterious monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people.

Moai and View, Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island by Bicycle

Hire a two-wheeler and pedal around the island with total freedom, stopping to admire its famous stone statues and volcanic landscapes.

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Horses And Moai, Easter Island, Chile

Walk the Pathways from Anakena

Traverse the Anakena-Hanga Roa coastal pathway in Easter Island’s Rapa Nui National Park, observing spectacular scenery and fallen moai statues.

Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Explora Rapa Nui £££££

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Perched on a hill in the Te Miro One region of the enchanting Easter Island, Explora Rapa Nui is nestled within 25 acres of private land and boasts privileged views towards the infinite blue Pacific Ocean. Its 30 restful rooms, each humbly decorated with pops of colour and luxurious touches like jetted bathtubs, feature spectacular views and are designed to take full advantage of the stillness and spaciousness of the surrounding landscape. It offers a collection of cosy living areas, a spa and an outdoor swimming pool,and the restaurant follows the gentle curve of the architecture and absorbs panoramic views of the landscape, serving light dishes accompanied by superb Chilean wine.

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Hotel Altiplanico Rapa Nui £££££

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Bordered by native banana and pineapple trees and boasting far-reaching Pacific Ocean views, Altiplanico Rapa Nui is a traditional boathouse-style property nestled within four acres of private land and gardens. In addition to the painted motifs that grace the outside of the property and typify authentic Easter Island aesthetics, guests have access to a series of small archaeological sites that were discovered during its construction and a circular swimming pool with views to the horizon. Connected by a network of garden trails, the 17 bright and spacious gable-roofed bungalows boast alfresco showers and private terraces that are encompassed by shrubs and flower patches to emphasise the feeling of seclusion.

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Combining the arid Atacama Desert and iconic Torres Del Paine National Park in Patagonia, the dramatic contrasts of its landscapes make Chile one of Paul’s most treasured travel destinations.

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